How far is Jackson, MS, from Altoona, PA?
The distance between Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 855 miles / 1376 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Altoona (AOO) to Jackson (JAN) is 1005 miles / 1618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.
Altoona–Blair County Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Altoona to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Altoona to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 855.124 miles
- 1376.189 kilometers
- 743.082 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 854.715 miles
- 1375.530 kilometers
- 742.727 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Altoona to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Altoona–Blair County Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Altoona and Jackson?
The time difference between Altoona and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Altoona.
Flight carbon footprint between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Altoona to Jackson generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Altoona to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Altoona–Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altoona, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AOO |
| ICAO Code: | KAOO |
| Coordinates: | 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W |
| Destination | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |